2011 MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class ECU

ECOMAND: e.g. to select a station from
presets, select a track, enter directly,
enter a phone number. Rear Seat
Entertainment System: to select a
track, enter directlyFTo leave the menu (back)XPoint the remote control at the
corresponding screen and execute the
functions by pressing the corresponding
button.
i The remote control's function may be
restricted depending on the angle at which
it is pointed at the respective screen.
Selecting the screen for the remote
control
XTurn thumbwheel = until the desired
display is highlighted in the window.
Switching the screen on/off (Rear Seat
Entertainment System only)
If the key is in position 0 or 1 in the ignition
lock (see vehicle Operator's Manual), or the
key is not inserted, the screens in the rear will
switch off after 30 minutes. Before the
screens switch off, they show a message to
this effect.
You can switch the screens back on,
However, this will discharge the starter
battery.
XPoint the remote control at the rear-
compartment screen which has been
selected for remote operation.XPress button : on the remote control.
The respective rear screen switches on or
off.
i You can only switch the screens on using
the remote control if the ignition is
switched on.
Switching button lighting on/offXPress button ; on the remote control.
Depending on the previous status, the
button lighting is switched on or off.
i If you do not use the remote control for
about 15 seconds, the button lighting
switches off automatically.
Mute
XPress button B on the remote control.
The sound is switched on/off.
Adjusting the volume
This function is available for COMAND and for
the Rear Seat Entertainment System in
conjunction with corded headphones.
XPress one of buttons C on the remote
control.
The volume of the currently selected audio
or video source changes.
For COMAND, you can also adjust the
volume for phone calls and navigation
announcements.
Selecting a menu/menu item and
confirming your selection
XSelect a menu/menu item using the
=;9: buttons and press
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Functions of the E and F button
You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel.
ModeFunctionAudio modeSelecting a station using the station search function (Y page 209)Selecting a track by skipping to a track (Y page 221)Fast forward/rewind (Y page 222)Video modeSelecting a scene or chapter (video DVD mode) (Y page 239)Fast forward/rewind (video DVD mode) (Y page 238)
Functions of the number pad
You can use the remote control to execute the same functions as the COMAND control panel.
ModeFunctionAudio modeSelecting channels via the channel presets (Y page 209)Setting stations by entering the frequency manually (Y page 209)Storing channels manually (Y page 210)Selecting a track (Y page 221)Selecting a data medium via the media list (Y page 221)Telephone modeTelephone number entry (Y page 197)Character entryEntering characters (direct entry) (Y page 128)Operating COMAND
Selecting a main function
Initial situation
You want to change from the telephone menu
to the vehicle settings, for example.
XSlide ZV the COMAND controller and
switch to the main function bar.
XSelect Vehicle in the main function bar by
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The "Vehicle" menu appears.
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XTo enter a passcode in COMAND: press
the number keys in sequence.
¬ is highlighted after the first number
has been entered.
or
XSelect the digits one by one by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.XTo confirm an entry in COMAND: select
¬ using the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.XEnter the same passcode into the
Bluetooth ®
device (see the operating
instructions for the respective device).
The device is authorized.
External authorization
If COMAND does not detect your
Bluetooth ®
device, this may be due to
particular security settings on your
Bluetooth ®
device. In this case, check
whether your Bluetooth ®
device can locate
the COMAND system. The Bluetooth ®
device
name of COMAND is "MB Bluetooth".
XIn the Bluetooth ®
device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect External authorization and
press W to confirm.XStart the Bluetooth ®
scan process on the
Bluetooth ®
device (see separate operating
instructions of the respective device).XSelect COMAND ("MB Bluetooth").XWhen prompted, enter the passcode on the
Bluetooth ®
device and then on COMAND.Displaying the details of a Bluetooth ®
deviceXIn the Bluetooth ®
device list, select the
desired device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect Details and press W to confirm.
The detailed view for this device appears.XTo close the detailed view: turn cVd or
slide XVY the COMAND controller.
De-authorizing (de-registering) a
Bluetooth ®
device
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC recommends that
you de-authorize devices, e.g. mobile phones,
both in COMAND and on the respective
Bluetooth ®
device itself. Subsequent
authorization may otherwise fail.
XIn the Bluetooth ®
device list, select the
authorized device by turning cVd the
COMAND controller.XSelect Options by sliding VY the
COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.XSelect De-authorize and press W to
confirm.
A prompt appears asking whether you
really wish to revoke authorization for this
device.XSelect Yes or No and press W to confirm.
If you select Yes, the authorization for the
device will be revoked.
If you select No, the process will be aborted.
i
If a Bluetooth ®
device has been de-
authorized and is no longer in range, it will
no longer be shown in the Bluetooth ®
device list after the next search.
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Example display
:Point of the next change of direction (light
blue circle)
;Point of the change of direction after next=Next change of direction (in this case, turn
off to the right)
?Visual representation of the distance to
the next change of direction
ADistance to the next change of directionBPossible lane (light blue)CRecommended lane (dark blue)DLane not recommended (gray)ECurrent vehicle position: the tip of the
triangle indicates the vehicle’s direction
of travel
iThe multifunction display also shows lane
recommendations (Y page 369).
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The passcode is any one to sixteen-digit
number combination which you can
determine yourself. You must enter the same
number combination in COMAND and in the
Bluetooth®-capable mobile phone (see the
operating instructions of the mobile phone).
iSome mobile phones require a four-digit
(or longer) passcode.
If you want to re-authorize a mobile phone
following de-authorization, you can select a
different passcode.
XTo enter a passcode in COMAND: press
the number keys in sequence.
¬ is highlighted after the first number
has been entered.
or
XSelect the digits one by one by turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm. Then, select ¬.
XTo confirm an entry in COMAND: press
W the COMAND controller.
XNow enter the same passcode in the mobile
phone.
To make entries on the mobile phone: if
the Bluetooth® connection is successful, you
will be requested to enter the passcode
(access code, passkey) (see mobile phone
operating instructions).
XEnter the same passcode in the mobile
phone as already entered in COMAND.
iAfter entering the passcode, you may also
need to enter a confirmation in your mobile
phone to connect calls. Please check your
mobile phone display.
If the Error during authorization
process message appears on the
COMAND display, you may have exceeded
the allowed time. Repeat the procedure.
The mobile phone is connected to COMAND
(authorized). You can now make calls using
the COMAND hands-free system.
External authorization
If COMAND does not detect your mobile
phone, this may be due to particular security
settings on your mobile phone. In this case,
you can test if your mobile phone can find
COMAND. The Bluetooth® device name of
COMAND is MB Bluetooth.
Observe the following: some mobile phones
require that you reconnect to COMAND after
you have entered the passcode (see the
mobile phone operating instructions). The
mobile phone cannot otherwise be
authorized.
XPress the S function button on the
COMAND controller once or twice.
XSelect Data/connections in the
telephone basic menu by sliding VÆ and
turning cVd the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
XSelect Bluetooth telephones and press
W to confirm.
XSelect Update and press W to confirm.XSelect Options by sliding VY and press
W to confirm.
XSelect External authorization and
press W to confirm.
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Option 2XPress the R function button once or
twice.XSelect an audio medium from the media list
( Y page 221).
Option 3
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If disc mode was the last mode selected, it
will now be active.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch to disc mode in the audio
menu.XSelect Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.XSelect Disc or Memory card and press
W to confirm.
The desired disc mode is activated.XSelect an audio medium from the media list
( Y page 221).
Example display: audio CD mode
:Date medium type;Track number=Disc number?Disc name (only if stored on the disc)ATrack name (only if stored on the disc)BTrack timeCGraphic time and track displayDSound settingsECurrent playback optionFMedia selectionGMusic searchHStoring musicICD functions
Example display: audio DVD mode
:Disc type;Track name=Disc number?Disc name (only if stored on the disc)ATrack timeBGraphic time and track displayCSound settingsDCurrent playback optionEMedia selectionFMusic searchGStop functionHPause functionIAudio DVD modeAudio219COMANDZ

If you insert thicker discs, e.g. those that
contain data on both sides (DVD on one
side and audio data on the other), they
cannot be ejected and can damage the
drive.
Do not use discs with a diameter of 8 cm,
even with an adapter. Only use round discs
with a diameter of 12 cm.
iCOMAND is able to play back audio CDs
in multichannel audio format.
MUSIC REGISTER
General notes
You can store music files in MP3 or WMA
format in the MUSIC REGISTER. The memory
has a capacity of approximately 7 GB.
! Retain the original music files in a secure
location. An error in COMAND might result
in the loss of the music files stored in the
MUSIC REGISTER. Mercedes-Benz is not
liable for any loss of data.
Switching on the MUSIC REGISTER
XSelect Audio in the main function bar by
sliding ZV and turning cVd the COMAND
controller and press W to confirm.
If MUSIC REGISTER was the last mode
selected, it is now switched on.
If another audio source is switched on, you
can now switch on the MUSIC REGISTER in
the audio menu.
XSelect Music Register and press W to
confirm.
Example display: MUSIC REGISTER
:Type of data medium: MUSIC REGISTER;Track number=Track name?Track timeAGraphic time and track displayBCurrent playback settings (no symbol for
"Normal track sequence")
CSound settingsDMedia selectionECurrent folderFSearch functionsGData carrier position in the media listHTo call up the MUSIC REGISTER menu
Copying music data to the MUSIC
REGISTER
Introduction
You can copy music files from discs in the
DVD changer, the single DVD drive, the
memory card or the COMAND USB, as long
as they are in MP3 and/or WMA formats.
iWhile copying, several functions will not
be available. If this is the case, you will see
a message to this effect.
1. Selecting a data medium
XSelect Audio by sliding ZV and turning
cVd the COMAND controller and press
W to confirm.
The audio menu appears.
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XSelect Title selection by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect a film/title and press W to confirm.
DVD menu
Calling up the DVD menu
The DVD menu is the menu stored on the DVD
itself. It is structured in various ways
according to the individual DVD and permits
certain actions and settings.
In the case of multi-language DVDs, for
example, you can set the language in the DVD
menu.
XPress W the COMAND controller to show
the menu.
XSelect DVD-V in the menu by turning cVd
the COMAND controller and press W to
confirm.
XSelect DVD functions and press W to
confirm.
XSelect Menu and press W to confirm.
The DVD menu appears.
Selecting menu items in the DVD menu
XSelect a menu item by sliding ZVÆ or
turning XVY the COMAND controller and
press W to confirm.
The menu appears.
iMenu items that cannot be selected are
grayed out.
XTo reconfirm your selection: confirm
Select by pressing W.
COMAND executes the action.
Make a selection from the further options,
if necessary.
COMAND then switches back to the DVD
menu.
iDepending on the DVD, it is possible that
the Back (to the movie), Play,
Stop, ., / or Go up menu item may
not be operative or operative only at certain
points of the DVD. To indicate this, the
K symbol is shown in the display.
Stopping a film or skipping to the
beginning or end of a scene
XSelect any menu item from the DVD menu.
The menu appears.
XTo stop the film: select the Stop menu
item and press W to confirm.
XTo skip to the end of a scene: select
the / menu item and press W to
confirm.
XTo skip to the beginning of a scene:
select the . menu item and press W to
confirm.
Moving up one level in the DVD menu
XPress the % back button.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu and press W the COMAND
controller to confirm.
or
XSelect any menu item in the DVD menu and
press W the COMAND controller to
confirm.
XSelect Go up and press W to confirm.
Back to the film
XPress the % button repeatedly until you
see the film.
or
XSelect the corresponding menu item in the
DVD menu.
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